How to Use the Lever MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure the Lever MCP Server inside Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the Lever configuration under the mcpServers key. Once saved, click the Refresh icon in the Windsurf MCP panel to let Cascade discover the tools.

Q: How does Windsurf handle Lever job postings?

The Windsurf agent uses listjobpostings to pull active listings and createjobposting to publish new ones. Cascade handles this directly from your workspace context.

Q: Can I close or archive Lever applications using Windsurf?

Instruct Cascade to run archivehiringopportunity when a candidate fails a technical check in Windsurf. It handles the archiving process in Lever via MCP in seconds.

Run your entire recruitment funnel directly inside Windsurf as Cascade chains multi-step updates to your Lever pipeline.

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Run hiring pipelines autonomously with Windsurf Cascade

Cascade reads a resume in your workspace, checks your active pipeline using `list_hiring_stages`, and immediately runs `create_hiring_opportunity` via this Lever MCP Server. This lets Cascade run candidate triaging in Lever while you write code in Windsurf. When a candidate passes your criteria, Cascade automatically calls `update_opportunity_stage` to advance them in Lever. You just set the goal in Cascade, and watch your Lever pipeline update itself.

Sync active job postings directly from your IDE

Windsurf checks your open roles using `list_job_postings` to match your local project requirements. Cascade inspects your local files, finds the updated job requirements, and writes the new description directly to Lever. The agent uses `create_job_posting` to push those updates live. This MCP integration ensures your Windsurf project files and your Lever job board stay perfectly aligned.

Instantly audit candidate profiles during reviews

Windsurf pulls up the applicant's submission history using `get_candidate_profile` and `get_opportunity_details` to present a clean overview of their journey right next to their pull request. Cascade evaluates the code before updating their profile. If the submission fails your test suite, Cascade runs `archive_hiring_opportunity` to reject the application in Lever. This keeps your Lever database clean without manual clicking inside Windsurf.

Setup guide

Set up Lever MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Lever MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Lever payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Lever tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lever-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Lever MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the Lever configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, click the Refresh icon in the Windsurf MCP panel to let Cascade discover the tools.

Yes, Cascade chains tool calls together to transition candidates. It reads candidate data and uses `update_opportunity_stage` to move them through your Lever pipeline.

The Windsurf agent uses `list_job_postings` to pull active listings and `create_job_posting` to publish new ones. Cascade handles this directly from your workspace context.

Instruct Cascade to run `archive_hiring_opportunity` when a candidate fails a technical check in Windsurf. It handles the archiving process in Lever via MCP in seconds.

Absolutely. Your Lever candidate profiles and opportunities are processed locally through Vinkius's secure, ephemeral V8 sandboxes. No applicant personal details are stored on our servers, keeping your recruiting data compliant inside Windsurf.

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